COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Armenia (3 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreigners are allowed to enter by air.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers who do not have a negative COVID-19 test result will be tested on arrival. The traveller must quarantine until the test results are available.

Test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test results obtained outside of Armenia are accepted if they are issued in Armenian, Russian, or English.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Travellers should submit a certificate with a negative result of the PCR test of COVID-19 taken within 72 hours of arrival.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Passengers who submit a negative test result not older than 72 hours on arrival do not need to self-isolate.

• Travellers who do not have a test certificate must be tested on arrival. These travellers must quarantine until a negative test result is obtained.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• Passengers who are allowed to enter Armenia must complete a health questionnaire.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• The government is planning to resume flights from Riga to Yerevan from May 2021.

• The Russian Pobeda airline has resumed flights on the Moscow-Gyumri-Moscow route. The airline will operate once a week every Thursday.

• Regular flights to and from Armenia are operating. Airlines are authorized to make decisions about the resumption of flights, directions, and frequencies.

• The Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) has decided to resume flights to Armenia .

Border restrictions

• Minimal

• Foreign citizens must obtain a visa only at the Armenian diplomatic representations abroad (embassy, consulate, consular post) or through an e-visa electronic system here.

• Land borders are closed to foreign nationals. Those who can enter by land borders include citizens and their family members; persons who are not citizens but have legal residence in Armenia; representatives of diplomatic missions, consular establishments, international organizations and their family members; and other special cases.

• The land borders with Iran and Georgia are closed, except for citizens returning home.

Curfew restrictions

• Minimal

• There is no curfew in place.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Social distancing and hygiene rules for businesses are enforced.

• Most of the sectors of Armenia’s economy are functioning normally.

Internal travel restrictions

• Minimal

• On public transportation, gloves and face masks are required. Violations could lead to fines.

• Inter-regional travel is allowed.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Accommodations are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open.

Bars and cafes open?

• Yes

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Some shops, gyms, daycares, beauty salons, and hairdressers are open. Catering and food services are open.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks are mandatory in public places both indoors and outdoors. Violations could lead to fines.

Other

• Public gatherings are allowed with a maximum of 40 people.

Aconselhamento

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.

To reduce the risk of infection by this virus if travelling in or from affected areas:

• Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections.

• Wearing a mask (face covering) is recommended in public places and when social distancing is not possible.

• Wash hands frequently, especially after direct contact with ill people or their environment. Use soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.

• Travellers with symptoms of acute respiratory infection should practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands).

• Older travellers and those with underlying health issues may be at risk for more severe disease and should discuss travel to affected areas with their healthcare provider.

• Seek medical attention immediately if symptoms develop after visiting affected areas where transmission is occurring